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Posted by Alan Rik (Member # 73) on November 23, 2004, 10:54 AM:

Hello! I missed this on Phil's list. Does anyone who has it tell me what the content and the quality is like? I love the little Mogwais! [Smile]

Posted by Ralf Hoff (Member # 36) on November 24, 2004, 02:26 AM:

[Big Grin]

Hello Alan,

I have o print of the 2 x 600 ft featurette of this early Derann title. I searched a long time for myself. I can tell you that the print is very sharp and has a good colour. The copy is on Kodak pre-stripe. And the (German) stereo sound is very good. I know you prefer english sound but I don't know how good this is, sorry.

The print is well edited and has a running time approx 60 minutes. All I can say is this is a must have.

Posted by Paul Wilson (Member # 303) on November 24, 2004, 06:43 AM:

I also have this and it is one of the best, it was a shame that Derann could not have done the full feature but it is still worth having and tells the story nicely from start to finish.

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on November 24, 2004, 07:48 AM:

Hi Alan,

I purchased a print from Mr. O'Reilly a few months back and I agree with Ralf & Paul about the print quality. The edit maintains the general mood of the feature. The beginning and end sequences remain fairly whole. The introduction of Spike, the nasty gremlin, is cut very short so you're left wondering who this bad guy is. The swimming pool sequence isn't set up properly, and Phoebe Cates only shows up near the end. Still, it's incredibly hard to cut down certain features and most of the highlights are here: The mom fighting back in the kitchen (love that microwave bit!), the gremlins getting drunk in the bar, and that great scene in the movie theater.

Doug

Posted by Alan Rik (Member # 73) on November 24, 2004, 08:20 AM:

Thanks guys! Ive seen it a couple of times and have passed on it but the other day I saw a dancing Gizmo doll and I thought, "Why Don't I have that on Super 8?" [Smile]

Posted by Ken Souza (Member # 108) on November 24, 2004, 09:52 PM:

Hi Alan Rik,

I have a print of "Gremlins" just like the one everyone has. Excellent print, pic and sound. I would sell it if your interested. If so, send me a note to sffilm@aol.com

Thanks Ken

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on November 27, 2004, 04:15 AM:

Alan, I think I might have beat you to the print that Phil had on his list. Its a great print with great colour and the Stereo soundtrack excellent. One of Derann's better prints all round. I would go for the copy that Ken has offered you as it doesnt turn up that often on the dealers lists.

Kev.

Posted by Alan Rik (Member # 73) on November 28, 2004, 12:11 AM:

Well Mr. Faulkner! At least I know it went to a good man! [Smile]

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on November 29, 2004, 09:03 AM:

Thanks Alan. Have you managed to secure a copy? It's worth it and its been really well cut down from the original feature and in scope.

Kev.

Posted by Paul Wilson (Member # 303) on November 29, 2004, 10:28 AM:

Hi Kev
Think you will find that Gremlins is not in scope its flat.

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on November 29, 2004, 10:40 AM:

No wonder everyone looked short and fat. [Razz]

Doug

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on November 29, 2004, 04:49 PM:

Paul, Yes I stand corrected on that it is indeed flat. I had scope on the brain at the time I wrote that reply as I was also pointing out a copy of another film on ebay to one or two friends in the Lightwater group here in the UK.
My mistake.

Kev.

Posted by Alan Rik (Member # 73) on November 29, 2004, 10:01 PM:

Well thanks once again to this wonderful board I will have secured a copy by Mid December!

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on November 30, 2004, 03:58 PM:

Nice one Alan, Enjoy.

Kev.

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